used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
AphroditenounUS /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading It was broad daylight when Arnold Hythe awoke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It was broad daylight when Arnold Hythe awoke.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Hastily springing out of bed he looked out.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was broad daylight when Arnold Hythe awoke.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CONCERNING CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET’S RIVAL.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET’S RIVAL.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was broad daylight when Arnold Hythe awoke.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily springing out of bed he looked out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
Hythe
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From this reading It was broad daylight when Arnold Hythe awoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was broad daylight when Arnold Hythe awoke.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hastily springing out of bed he looked out.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hastily springing out of bed he looked out.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
RESTRONGUET'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET’S RIVAL.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading CONCERNING CAPTAIN RESTRONGUET’S RIVAL.
scuttleverbUS /ˈskʌtəl/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Hastily springing out of bed he looked out.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was surprised to find the "Aphrodite" lifting to the heave of the open sea, and the sunlight pouring in through a small circular scuttle above his bunk.
a vivid mental image
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was broad daylight when Arnold Hythe awoke.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As far as his limited vision extended he could see nothing but blue water--a sure sign that the submarine was far from land.
at the time that
From this reading It was broad daylight when Arnold Hythe awoke.
